Smart Label System Allows Registered Application Of Foil And RFID

GRE Engineering has launched its ‘Intelligent Converter’ module - available as a complete off-line or in-line system for the production of Smart labels.

The system enables printers to process rolls of printed labels in-line and apply hologram foil and RFID attachments to produce a secure label in register.  The reel -fed labels have the hologram attached to the face of the label in register to the printed label, the label stock and backing are separated followed by the attachment of the RFID on the adhesive coated back side of the label. The label and backing webs are then rejoined followed by the usual die cutting and matrix unwind.

GRE offers additional options to customize the converting process.  A digital printing device, the VIPColor 2020 ink jet printer with four colour process capability, can be placed in-line to enable the application of variable data.
The Intelligent Converter system can be installed as an off-line reel-to-reel or reel-to-sheet system or in-line with existing label printing machinery.  The option to apply a laminating film or a varnish is also available.  A device to authenticate the validity of the RFID attachment is available from GRE for in-line inspection. 

States Rolf Reichle, MD of GRE Engineering Products AG, ‘With the high cost of today’s RFID materials, the need to measure and ensure the functionality of the RFID attachment is critical.  The Intelligent Converter is designed to meet the increasing need for brand protection and goods tracking.’